News & Events in Belarus

MINSK, 25 June (BelTA) – The development of political and mutually beneficial trade and economic ties with the Middle East and African countries is one of the priorities of the Belarusian foreign policy, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said as he received credentials from foreign ambassadors on 25 June, BelTA has learned.

Addressing the Ambassador of Kuwait to Belarus on concurrent, Alexander Lukashenko stressed that Belarus appreciates mediatory and peace-making efforts of Kuwait aimed at solving topical regional issues. The President noted that Belarus is interested in the expansion of the political, trade, economic, credit and investment cooperation with this country. He also invited investment funds of Kuwait to implement projects in Belarus.

Receiving credentials from the Ambassador of Jordan to Belarus on concurrent, the President said that there is a big untapped potential for bolstering mutually beneficial relations with this country. According to the Belarusian leader, the sides need to resume the operation of the joint Belarus-Jordan commission for trade and economic cooperation as soon as possible.

Receiving credentials from the Ambassador of Benin to Belarus on concurrent, the head of state remarked that Belarus views this country as a promising partner. The President stressed that Belarus is ready to export its products, including potash fertilizers, tractors and other equipment for agriculture and other industries, to Benin. Alexander Lukashenko expressed hope that the Ambassador’s accreditation will give a strong impetus to the enhancement of bilateral ties.